Style the Indoors Outdoors
We are not known for our blistering summers here in Scotland, however, when the sun does shine we know how to make the most of it! Taking everyday living outside tops up our vitamin D and makes the normal routine seem like a holiday abroad. Many fabric houses now offer stunning performance fabrics that allow use outside without the worry. There is no need to compromise on style when the right materials can cope with the unpredictability of the UK weather.
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The Wild Escape outdoor collection by Emma J Shipley from Clarke & Clarke brings a touch of the exotic to your patio. With jewel bright colours and beasts from far flung lands, the impact of these designs is instant sunshine. Tease the look with covered cushions, or lean fully into the magic with an entire scheme.
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If you prefer your outside space to be more retreat than adventure, take inspiration from Sanderson's Highgrove collection. Heritage colours and florals have been drawn from the gardens and translated into fabrics that epitomise our grand stately gardens. With florals and fernery, stripes and trellis, there is a classic style to suit.
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The additional benefit to these fabrics is that they are treated by Sanderson with a specialist Carbon Zero finish for high levels of stain resistance, water repellency and colourfastness. So no need to stress about spills!
If your style is more clean and modern, take a look at the range from Harlequin. With graphic patterns or woven stripes there will be something to fit the bill. Woven from recycled fibres, these Indoor/Outdoor Weaves are a first for Harlequin; produced from textile waste, the fibres used have been specially developed to create sustainable furnishing fabrics, with zero water consumption used during production. Again, the finished weave is coated in a Carbon Zero finish that provides a high level of stain and water repellency.
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Touted as "Designed to bring the textures of home outdoors, Harlequin’s astoundingly woven, vibrantly coloured weaves reflect the brand’s love of expressive colour with the tactile quality of woven fabric. Earthy, natural tones ground the collection and create a versatile and textural palette with pops of brighter colours in the mix for every home mood. A multisensory experience for outdoor living comes to the fore."
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Don't be put off from getting out in to the fresh air, instead make it work for you and create a space you love to be in at any time of the year.
Ask for more information or samples in store at 58 King Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AD. We will be happy to help!